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The excellency of the Gospel above the law Wherein the liberty of the sons…The excellencie of the Gospell above the law Wherein the liberty of the sonnes…
The excellency of the Gospel above the law Wherein the liberty of the sons of God is showed. With the image of their graces here, and glory hereafter. Which affords much comfort and great encouragement, to all such as begin timely, and continue constantly in the ways of God. By R. Sibbs, D.D. Mr. of Katherin Hall Cambridge, and preacher of Gray's-Inn, London. Begun in his life time, and published by T.G. and P.N.The excellencie of the Gospell above the law Wherein the liberty of the sonnes of God is shewed. With the image of their graces here, and glory hereafter. Which affords much comfort and great incouragement, to all such as begin timely, and continue constantly in the wayes of God. By R. Sibbs, D.D. Mr. of Katherin Hall Cambridge, and preacher of Grayes-Inne, London. Begun in his life time, and published by T.G. and P.N.
London: printed by Tho. Cotes and John Dawson, 1639
Excellency of the GOSPEL above the LAW. › PartExcellency of the GOSPEL above the LAVV. › Part
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If we be changed into the likeness of Christ, we shall be changed in our understandings, to judge of ⟨p. 402⟩things as he did, his aim was to please his father in all things, if we have the same ends, and the same opinion, and esteem of things, he judged matters of grace, and of the kingdom of God above all other, for the soul is more worth then the whole world, see the judgement that he passed upon things: Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and all other things shall be cast upon you. We must be changed in our judgement, if we will have his Image upon us. We must be like him in our will, in our choice, in the cleaving, and purpose, and resolution of our will, we must have the bent of our ⟨p. 403⟩soul, as his was, our souls must be edged, and pointed as his was, wholly for heaven, and the Kingdom of God: And so for our affections there must be a change in them, in our love, and joy, and delight, we must love, and joy, and delight, in whatsoever he did.
If wee be changed into the likenesse of Christ, we shall be changed in our understandings, to judge of ⟨p. 402⟩